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Shoulder replacement needed: What can I expect?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 25, 2022 | Replies (56)

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@mayoclinic4sale

I had my reverse total shoulder replacement in September. Had a frozen shoulder for years with therapy and injections that didn't help. Finally had an MrI and found a rotator cuff tear. Had that repaired along with a bicep cut to a 1-cep and a manipulation for the frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder came back, had 2 more manipulations and lots of therapy. Continued on that path for several years, and finally last year I came across a procedure for the frozen shoulder that I hoped would work. Too late, my shoulder was a disaster and replacement was my only option. Outcome, so glad I went this route. Daily pain is gone and with therapy I am using the arm again. I had a week or two of pain at about 4 months, which scared me, but went away with icing, anti-inflammatory drugs and rest. Got back to gentle stretching and am back on my routine. I bowled two nights ago!

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Good afternoon @mayoclinic4sale. Thank you for that positive and thorough review of your replacement journey, Bowling??? with which arm? I too remember feeling that as long as the pain is gone, I can work on the function over time. Other than a couple of bumps when I caught it on my snow jacket.....everything is fine. Can you describe for others your rating of the rehab process?

How long did it take before you were able to determine that the surgery was a success? How has your surgeon responded to your
pain-free assessment. What was significant about your rehab treatments? What worked best? So happy for you. Be content and happy now. Chris